Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 1 PM | $30

From the Fabulous Fox to the Magnificent Music Hall, downtown Detroit has no shortage of glorious movie palaces from the golden age of American theater architecture. While some have fallen on hard times like the internationally recognizable ruins of the Michigan Theater, or sadly been lost forever, like the United Artists theater, others have survived the test of history and been transformed into world-class live venues hosting everything from opera and ballet to stand-up comedy and prominent lecturers.

Join the AKLF and expert local guide David Webb as we explore the district that gives our city the second-largest amount of live theater seats in the United States, behind only Broadway in New York.

This roughly 1-hour and 45-minute walking tour will cover the gorgeous exteriors and intricate ornamentation on over half a dozen theaters around Grand Circus Park in Detroit’s entertainment district and dive deep into their history and restorations.

Grab your ticket (and popcorn) quickly, and get ready to enjoy our show!

David R. Webb is a local historian, guide, and advocate for the city of Detroit. He received his bachelor’s degree in history from Wayne State University in 2020 and has been giving tours for nearly a decade. He currently works for Visit Detroit, bringing tourists and conventions from all over the world to the ‘Paris of the Midwest,’ and in his spare time enjoys performing as a classical vocalist and hitting the gym.